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2022 Toyota Camry problems

Owners filed 65 complaints about the 2022 Toyota Camry with NHTSA between Dec 2021 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is air bags (11).

Complaints
65
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
14
Reported by owners
Fires
1
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Air bags11
  2. Electrical system9
  3. Power train7
  4. Vehicle speed control7
  5. Service brakes7
  6. Forward collision avoidance7
  7. Visibility/wiper6
  8. Engine6
  9. Steering4
  10. Structure4
  11. Lane departure3
  12. Latches/locks/linkages3
  13. Exterior lighting3
  14. Back over prevention2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20211
20229
202315
20247
202513
202620

Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Air bags

11 reports8 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owned a 2022 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, another vehicle pulled out in front of the vehicle, and the contact crashed into the driver’s side rear of the other vehicle, however, no air bags deployed. A Police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The failure mileage was 112,297.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2026Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11773958

Electrical system

9 reports
“vehicle has engine maintenance required. took it to a shop and got code p268115 which states there is a recall for the coolant valve bypass for 2022 Camrys, but for some reason my specific VIN number does not constitute as being a recall it is putting the safety of me and family members at harm not knowing if the vehicle will overheat or stop on the side of the road lights came on this morning for the first time problem has been confirmed by independent service center Christian Brothers automotive which put my vehicle and got the code I am confused as to why my vehicle is not covered when it's an issue that is a recall on other Toyota Camrys”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 30, 2026Electrical system, EngineODI 11747494

Power train

7 reports
“In late September 2026, at approximately 80,500 miles, my 2022 Toyota Camry SE (2.5L 4-cylinder, 8-speed automatic transmission) began making a whine under acceleration. The whine starts around 15 mph and fades around 65–70 mph, gets louder the harder I accelerate, and stops when I coast or shift to neutral. When I lift off the accelerator, it continues for about one second with a pulsing sound. Steering and a tire rotation do not change it. On October 13, 2026, at 82,206 miles, a Toyota dealer test drove the vehicle and confirmed a whining noise from the transmission on acceleration. The dealer noted “possible internal wear from bearing,” found no trouble codes, and recommended replacing the transmission assembly at a cost of $8,015.09. At my request, the dealer also performed a transmission drain and refill with genuine Toyota WS fluid the same day, even though Toyota’s maintenance schedule does not require transmission fluid replacement under normal driving conditions. The whine was unchanged afterward. No warning lights or messages have appeared, and the transmission has not slipped. However, owners of the same and similar Toyota models with this 8-speed…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 16, 2026Power trainODI 11771536

Vehicle speed control

7 reports3 crashes
“Was driving at night going around a curve when the car jerked left sending vehicle into a spin. Hit bridge guard rail and car is a total loss. Toyota has a known issue with this LDA system in this condition. This is very dangerous system that Toyota needs to improve function.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 5, 2026Steering, Vehicle speed control, Lane departureCrash reportedODI 11769023

Service brakes

7 reports2 crashes
“I turned into a restaurant’s parking lot, found a spot and slowly drove into the lot, I eased off the gas pedal and gently applying the brake as the lot has a slight downward slope. When I reach the chunk (the parking block), I added more force to the brake, but I felt the brake pedal just sank, and the car lurched ahead, jumped over the chunk, and stopped at the curb which startled me. After I recovered, I put the car in reverse to return it to the right position (back up from the overrun chunk), everything seemed back to normal condition after that. Luckily, all occupants were unhurt, airbag was not deployed. I inspected the car after parking properly, there didn’t seem any visible damage to the vehicle, although I couldn’t see the chassis system which I believed must had a few scratches on the underside. The technician failed to update/recalibrate the on-board warning system since last time I had the serviced at dealer, mainly for oil change on 3/14/2025. So, every time I turned on the engine, there is a warning message displayed as: "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This happened since the day after oil change. I thought it was the carelessness or…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2025Power train, Electrical system, Service brakesODI 11693572

Forward collision avoidance

7 reports1 crash
“I was driving close to a vehicle and brake sensor came on when I got too close. I was braking before sensor initiated and after the sensor appeared my brakes no longer were stiff and I heard rattling from brakes and felt loose/unable to brake properly. This has happened twice since the first incident and I only have issues when brake sensor appears.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 4, 2025Service brakes, Forward collision avoidanceODI 11664824
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.